The Kids Aren’t Alright (Banks, However, Are)

The key in retail right now? Multiple business segments that can carry companies through reduced discretionary spending. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Jason Moser discuss: - Walmart’s approach to tariffs, and what their results – paired with earnings from Etsy – say about the state of the consumer. - How MercadoLibre’s multi-pronged strategy keeps pushing it to new highs - The real opportunities the market is giving investors with Wingstop and Block, and why investors should continue to be careful with China’s large tech companies. (19:11) To celebrate his 500th Rule Breaker Investing episode, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner and friends Randi Zuckerberg and Morgan Housel talk about some of the enduring lessons from their time in college, where they look for true insight in the world, and a fun way to use AI for perspective. Catch the full episode here: https://www.fool.com/podcasts/rule-breaker-investing/2025-01-22-three-fools-with-morgan-housel/ (31:50) Jason and Asit break down two stocks on their radar: Axon and Airbnb Stocks discussed: WMT, ETSY, MELI, WING, SQ, BABA, AXON, ABNB Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, David Gardner, Morgan Housel, Randi Zuckerberg Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… and why the stock is “nowhere near fully valued.” (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long break down earnings from Toast, the restaurant tech company, and discuss Microsoft’s latest development in quantum computing. Then, (18:00), Kirsten Guerra joins Mary to check in on Roblox, how it stacks up against other gaming companies, and why the platform’s young user base concerns some investors. Companies discussed: TOST, MSFT, RBLX, META, SNAP Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Kirsten Guerra Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you’ve got a network that can’t go down, you call Arista Networks, a company building the infrastructure for the AI revolution. (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Microsoft and Meta rely on Arista Networks. - How Arista CEO, Jayshree Ullal, is managing Wall Street expectations. - The downfall of dating app Bumble. Then, (18:45) Anthony Schiavone joins Ricky to discuss Mid America Apartments, and why some housing costs are swinging back in favor of renters. Companies discussed: ANET, MSFT, META, BMBL, MAA, AVB Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apple is widely expected to launch a new version of its budget-friendly iPhone SE tomorrow. But does the tech giant have another mega-hit in store? (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Apple's and Meta’s robotics ambitions. - Earnings from payments company Adyen. - What Berkshire Hathaway is buying and selling Then, (17:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about saving for kids, how inflation affects financial ratios, and starting a 401(k) plan at your workplace. Companies discussed: APPL, META, ADYEY (OTC), BRK.A, BRK.B, BAC, POOL, STZ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There’s a phrase that’s common among those in the theater industry: You can’t make a living, but you can make a killing. Jill Furman is a theatrical producer and winner of multiple Tony awards. She’s part of the team that brought breakout successes “Hamilton” and “In The Heights” to Broadway. Mary Long caught up with Jill for a conversation about: - Pitching investors to back shows even when 80% of projects don’t recoup their initial investment. - Working on original projects versus those based on existing stories. - The formula for commercially successful musicals. Companies discussed: DIS Host: Mary Long Guest: Jill Furman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The market plays a love/hate relationship with earnings from Fool stocks, and we talk about the ways you and your partner can be on the same page this Valentine’s Day and for years to come. (00:21) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen break down: - The Trade Desk's 30% post-earnings decline, and why it’s more about the company’s internal structure and execution rather than the long-term ad market opportunity. - Roku's impressive position in streaming and progress in advertising. Airbnb's vision to become the Amazon of travel and living. - Green flags from Dutch Bros, Shopify, and Upstart in their earnings reports. (19:11) Answers crew Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp break down how to talk to your spouse about money and why “money issues” might really be the symptom of other problems in a relationship. (30:00) Emily and Jason offer love letters to their favorite stocks, and two stocks on their radar this week: AAON and Zoetis Stocks discussed: TTD, ROKU, ABNB, BROS, UPST, ZTS, AAON Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Digital ad platform, The Trade Desk, missed its own expectations for the first time in 33 quarters. Its investors were not pleased. (00:21) Alicia Alfiere joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - The expectations, and real business performance of The Trade Desk. - Robinhood blowing away expectations, and what its earnings reveal about retail investing trends. - How restaurants are responding to egg shortages. Then, (15:40) Sanmeet Deo joins Ricky for a look at Celsius’s reposition and what the stock needs for a comeback. Companies discussed: TTD, HOOD, CRBL, CELH, PEP Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Now he wants to run OpenAI. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss: - Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI - What BYD’s rollout of self-driving technology means for Tesla - Revitalized interest in Upstart’s AI lending platform - Developments in the buy now, pay later space Then, (17:39), Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool contributors Jason Hall and Rick Munarriz for a Scoreboard episode breaking down Trex, the composite decking company. To become a premium Motley Fool member and gain access to all Scoreboard episodes, go to www.fool.com/signup. Companies mentioned: MSFT, TSLA, BYD, UPST, JPM, AFRM, FIS, TREX Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, Rick Munarriz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Michael Schweitzer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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